Imelda R. Marcos

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News about Imelda R. Marcos, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jun. 12, 2014

Clint Ramos, costume designer for Here Lies Love, singer David Byrne's musical biography of Imelda Marcos, has been tasked with portraying her rags-to-riches transformation, ambition and mythical status through clothing. MORE

Nov. 15, 2013

Some residents of Tacloban, Philippines, blame slow relief efforts on the family of Imelda Marcos, who have long been revered in the area; Imelda Marcos's family, Romualdez clan, has dominated local politics for generations. MORE

Apr. 7, 2013

David Byrne, former frontman of band Talking Heads, has created disco evocation of world of former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos in musical Here Lies Love, at the Public Theater; musical is inspired both by Marcos's infatuation with disco music and Byrne's fascination with autocrats who live in surreal, theatrical bubble. MORE

Oct. 7, 2012

Op-Ed article by Katherine Ellison, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, marvels at fact that Imelda Marcos, one-time scandal-ridden first lady of the Philippines, is still a strong presence in the country at age 83; contends her enduring seductive power is evidenced by new musical Here Lies Love, produced and directed by David Byrne. MORE

Foreign Desk

Imelda R. Marcos was found guilty of corruption this morning and sentenced to 18 to 24 years in prison. The conviction came seven years after she and her husband, Ferdinand Marcos, were hounded out of the Philippines in a popular uprising.

September 24, 1993worldNews

Foreign Desk

With the announcement by Imelda Marcos that she will run for President in the Philippine elections, the widow of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos added further uncertainty today to an already chaotic and unpredictable campaign.

January 8, 1992worldBiography

Foreign Desk

Ferdinand E. Marcos was indicted yesterday in a racketeering case that includes charges that he embezzled more than $100 million from the Philippine Government and used the money to buy three buildings in New York City.